Honors & Awards

Val Kleyman has been rated a Super Lawyer (2020–2025) and Rising Star (2016–2017). This Top Rated Family Law Attorney recognition is awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys through Super Lawyers' patented, multi-phase selection process.

Val Kleyman was named one of the Top 30 Divorce Lawyers in New York City by The National Advocates — membership extended only to the select few who demonstrate superior leadership, reputation, and influence.

The Kleyman Law Firm was selected as one of the “Top Divorce Lawyers in New York City” by Expertise.com after it analyzed the credentials of 1,902 divorce lawyers serving New York City.

Val Kleyman holds Avvo's “Superb” 10.0 rating for divorce and family law — awarded to attorneys with a high level of client satisfaction and strong peer recognition in the matrimonial law community.

Val Kleyman is peer-review rated by Martindale-Hubbell for the highest ethical standards and legal ability in divorce and family law in New York.

Val Kleyman has been selected as an “Elite Lawyer” in New York for matrimonial and family law — a distinction recognizing attorneys with the highest degree of client satisfaction in their field.

Val Kleyman holds “Lead Counsel” certification in divorce and family law, awarded to attorneys who demonstrate significant experience and earn multiple peer recommendations attesting to their ability.

Val Kleyman was selected as one of the “Top 100 Family Lawyers” by the American Society of Legal Advocates — a recognition given to only 1.5% of lawyers nationwide based on legal credentials, leadership, professional standards, and community engagement.

Val Kleyman was named among the “Nation's Top One Percent” of attorneys in divorce and family law by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. The distinction is reserved for the select few who have demonstrated the highest ideals of the legal profession.